A Place...to experiment...to experience...to enjoy...to share...to learn & to grow.

Mission: DiscoveryWorks will provide a place where all people can explore a variety of multi-sensory experiences to enlighten and enhance their lives.

For Preschoolers

Learning Stations
Explore and discover areas with hands-on materials for children and adults. Magnets, music and mirrors are just a few of the explorations.

 

For Tweens (8 to 12 year olds)

Discovery Stations
Hands-on activities located behind the fence aimed at 'tweens. Reading instructions and special care in handling materials in this area requires that an adult must closely supervise younger children.

Tree House Club

Each session is something different...crafts, games, surprises, activities, FUN! Tree House Club meets in the DiscoveryWorks loft. Space is limited. Registration is required. Check our programs for times and dates.

Jr. Tree House Club

Just like Tree House Club but geared for ages 6 - 8.

 

 

 

For Schools

Groups of students come for hands-on experiences on one of a dozen or more educational topics. Programs are available to school, preschool and home school groups weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Interested groups can call DiscoveryWorks at 933-7848 for more information.

What is DiscoveryWorks?

Facility	DiscoveryWorks is located on the southwest side of Avon Lake Public Library. The main exhibit area is 3200 square feet, with large windows providing natural light. In addition there is a 360 square foot Loft for Tree House Club activities, and a 900 square foot classroom/meeting room.
Exhibits	Hands-on displays focus attention on the objects, experience, or materials, engaging all the senses. This enables the visitor to discover why things happen by making them happen. DiscoveryWorks is divided into two separate areas. One offers activities designed for infants and up to age 7, while our Tweens area offers more challenging displays for those age 8 and older.
Programs	Demonstrations, classes and seminars provide opportunities for all ages individually, as a family, or as a class to explore specific topics of the arts and sciences.
Outreach	Traveling exhibits and Starlab, a portable planetarium, are available to schools and organizations.
Special Events	Visiting presenters and traveling programs are scheduled as opportunities arise.
Support	Developing and maintaining exhibits requires much time and effort. Contributions to the Avon Lake Public Library Endowment Fund have assisted DiscoveryWorks. Support also comes from the Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library and occasional grants.
Activity Bags and Kits	30 activity bags geared toward children in K-Grade 2, and 8 backpack kits for Grade 3 and up are available to take home. Click here for a list and description of all kits and backpacks.

DiscoveryWorks Hours

Around the World

DiscoveryWorks spotlights various countries and cultures in our "Around the World" display.

We exhibit items, such as, clothing, crafts, jewelry, pictures, etc., indicative of that country or culture.

If you have a country or cultural collection you would like to share with the community in DiscoveryWorks, please visit the department or call 440.933.8128 x 232.

 

Watch Our Bugs Grow!
Stop in during regular DW hours, and check out our Praying Mantids. They hatched in mid-April, and some of them are now located next to the Gerbils. We also have a very unique ant farm.

Tree House Club

Thursday, July 10, 2008

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come join us for a special summer program on robotics. You will learn how to build and program Lego’s Mindstorm robots, and participate in contests to see how well your robot executes your commands. This program is open to children ages 8-11. Preference will be given to children attending the June 19 session. Registration begins Thursday, July 3. (Friends Room)

What's a Bug?

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Join a naturalist from Lorain County Metro Parks to learn all about BUGS. Registration for both programs begins Monday, July 7. Call 440.933.7848. Wear comfortable shoes, as part of the program will be outside in the woods. (Friends Room)

What's a Bug? - Ages 8-11

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join a naturalist from Lorain County Metro Parks to learn all about BUGS. Registration for both programs begins Monday, July 7. Call 440.933.7848. Wear comfortable shoes, as part of the program will be outside in the woods. (Friends Room)

Tree House Club

Thursday, July 17, 2008

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come join us for a special summer program on robotics. You will learn how to build and program Lego’s Mindstorm robots, and participate in contests to see how well your robot executes your commands. This program is open to children ages 8-11. Preference will be given to children attending the June 19 session. Registration begins Friday, July 11. (Friends Room)